John 1:35-51 (Psalm 66:1-5)

Narrative Lectionary, Year 4, Week 17
Jan. 2, 2022
John 1:35-51 (Psalm 66:1-5)

Opening Prayer
Son of God, we come to worship you, because we have heard the testimony of your prophet, John the Baptist, and the testimonies of your first followers as told to us in the Gospels.  We pray today that you would reveal greater things to us in time, and that what we do and say today will be worthy of the greatness that will be seen.  In your holy name, Amen.

Prayer of Preparation
God who has done awesome deeds for mankind, the most awesome of which is the birth of your Son, Jesus Christ, King of the Jews, we wish to see your glory revealed to us now in the study of your Word.  May the things we hear allow us to know you better.  Amen.

Offering Prayer
Lamb of God, we have come and we have seen.  We know that you have taken away the sins of the world because we have believed you are the Christ and that you’ve done this for us.  But there are many whom we can invite, those who need to also come and see.  We pray, Father God, that through the offerings we give that your church would do this work and that we would be your hands and feet in it.  Bless us Lord, Bless our Church, Bless those who will hear.  Amen.

Intercessory Prayer
Christ, your invitation to the disciples to Come and See was followed by telling Nathanael that he would see greater things as the heavens opened and angels descended to and from on the Son of Man.  We’ve read, and we’ll study in some of the coming weeks, some of the examples of how you healed.  We’ve read, and we’ll study in some of the coming weeks, some of what you taught about yourself and faith.  We’re familiar enough with the narratives to know that you have shown us that you are sent by God and that you have seen God because you are God.  Through this, you have the power to heal the lame, the blind, and even to raise the dead.  We pray today for miracles of healing for those who are in our prayers.  You know the needs of each person who is dealing with economic troubles, illness, homelessness, discrimination, abuse, grief, mental health troubles, and so much more.  You, Lord, have the power to do even greater things than we will ever know or see, and we pray to you Christ, asking your mercies on all those who need to be invited to Come and See what it is that you can offer.  We pray it in your name with your prayer… Our Father…Amen

Benediction
What do you seek, Jesus asks us.
Come and see, he invites
Follow me, he commands
In doing so, we will be blessed
By Father, Son and Spirit
Amen